Airspace Flashcards

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Class A Airspace

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From 18,000 MSL up to and including FL600 (60,000 ft pressure alt)

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Can a VFR flight be conducted within Class A airspace?

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No, must be IFR unless authorized by ATC

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Minimum pilot cert for class A?

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Private pilot with instrument rating

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Equipment required for class A? (3)

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2 way radio, capable of com with ATC
mode c transponder
IFR operation equipment

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Depiction of class A on Nav Charts

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Not specifically depicted

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Class B Airspace

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Generally, from surface to 10,000 ft MSL around busiest airports. (resembles upside down wedding cake)

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Minimum pilot cert required to operate in Class B

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PIC holds private pilot cert
PIC has recreational pilot cert
Student pilot seeking recreational pilot cert
Sport pilot
Student pilot who met req's
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Minimum equipment operations for Class B

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2 way radio, capable of comms with ATC
Mode c transponder
If IFR, a VOR or TACAN receiver or operable RNAV system

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Before entering Class B what basic requirement must be met?

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Receive ATC clearance

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VFR Flight Weather Mins for Class B

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Clear of Clouds

3 SM visibility

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Depiction of Class B on Nav Charts

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Solid shaded blue line (100/25 depicts top/base)

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Max Speed in Class B

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200 knots at or below 2500 ft

250 kts below 10000 ft

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Class C Airspace

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Surface to 4000 ft above airport, with operational control tower, radar approach, IFR, and passenger flights

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Dimensions of Class C

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Usually, 5 NM radius surface to 4000ft
10NM 1200 ft to 4000ft
20 NM specific req’s

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15
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Minimum Pilot Cert for Class C

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Student Pilot

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Minimum Equipment Class C

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2 way radio

Auto pressure alt reporting equipment with mode C transponder

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Basic Requirement before entering Class C

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2 way radio communication with ATC

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Minimum Weather condition for class C VFR operations

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cloud clearance 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

3 sm visibility

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Class C depiction on Nav Charts

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Solid Magenta

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Max Speed in Class C at or Below 2500 ft?

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200kts

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Class D Airspace

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Usually, surface to 2500 ft above airport elevation

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What requirement must be met to operate within or through Class D?

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2 way radio communications with ATC

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Minimum weather conditions for VFR operations in Class D

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3 SM visibility

Cloud clearance 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horiz

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Class D depiction on NavCharts

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Blue segmented lines

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ATC services for Class D

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No separation services by ATC. That is pilot responsibility

ATC can provide info services workload permitting

26
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Max speed class D at or below 2500 ft

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200 kts

27
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What happens when control tower ceases operation for the day at a Class D?

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Class E surface area rules, or combo of Class E down to 700 ft and Class G to the surface apply. See chart for specifics

28
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Class E (controlled) definition

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controlled airspace is a generic term that covers class A, B, C, D, E. Where ATC service is provided

29
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Minimum equipment, operating rules and pilot certification for class E

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Student Pilot
no equipment
no reqs for arrival or flight through class E

30
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What is the purpose of class E transition area?

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Exists to help separate arriving and departing IFR traffic from VFR aircraft in the area.

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Magenta Vignette on nav chart indicates

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class E at 700 ft AGL

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Blue vignette on nav chart indicates

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class E at 1200 ft AGL

33
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Are you required to establish 2 way comm with tower in class E?

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Yes, rior to 4 NM of airport up to 2500 ft AGL

34
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Class E depiction on nav charts

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lateral and vertical limits of class E controlled up to 18000 ft are shown by narrow band of vignette. Floors of 700 ft are magenta vignette. Floors other than 700 ft are blue vignette.

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Class E surface extension depiction on nav charts

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segmented magenta line

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Class G definition

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Uncontrolled, that portion of airspace no designated as A,B,C,D or E. ATC has no authority or responsibility

37
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Are you required to establish comm with a tower in class G?

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Yes, prior to 4 NM of airport up to 2500 ft AGL

38
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Vertical limits of class G airspace

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surface to 14500 ft MSL

39
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Minimum cloud clearance and visibility for flight ops in traffic pattern at night in class G below 1200 ft AGL

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Visibility > 1 sm during night hours, clear of clouds you may operate within 1/2 mile of runway

40
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Main difference between G and A,B, C D or E

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Flight visibility and cloud clearance requirements

41
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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class C, D, E < 10000 ft MSL

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Vis 3 SM

Cloud clearance: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class C, D, E >= 10000 ft MSL

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Vis: 5 SM

cloud clearance: 1000 ft below, 1000 above, 1 sm horizontal

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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft or less, Daytime

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Vis: 1 SM

Cloud clearance: clear of clouds

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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft or less, Night

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Vis 3 SM

Cloud clearance: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft < 10000 ft, DAY

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Vis 1 SM

Clouds: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

46
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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft < 10000 ft Night

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Vis 3 SM

Clouds: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

47
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Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G > 10000 ft MSL

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Vis 5 SM

Clouds: 1000 ft below, 1000 ft above, 1 SM horizontal

48
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Basic VFR weather minimums for operation in Class B, C, D, or E

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1000 ft ceiling and 3 mi visibility (except for special VFR)

49
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What is Special VFR Clearance?

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May be obtained from ATC prior to operating in airspace, provided t/o or landing clear of clouds with 1 SM vis.

50
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Are special VFR clearances always available?

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No, special VFR ops are prohibited in some class B and C due to volume of IFR. And depends on ATC workload

51
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Can a special VFR be obtained at night?

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No special VFR prohibited between sunset and sunrise

52
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What is a restricted area?

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Denotes existence of unusual, often invisible hazards, often military in nature. Flying in restricted areas without authorization may be extremely hazardous

53
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What is a Warning Area?

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Area extending 3 NM out from coast of US that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft.

54
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MOA?

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Military Operating Area. VFR flight in MOA should be made with extreme caution. active/inactive status of MOA may change frequently. Pilots should contact FSS within 100 mi of area to get real time info regarding the MOA

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Alert Area

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informs nonparticipating pilots of an unusual aerial activity often high volume of pilot training

56
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National Security Area

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Requested that voluntarily avoid

57
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TRSA

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Terminal Radar Service Area is airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing and separation for all VFR and IFR flights

58
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Depiction of TSRA on nav charts

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Solid black lines and altitudes. Class D part is shown with blue segmented line

59
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Where to find info on VFR flyways, VFR corridors and class B transition routes?

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Reverse side of VFR Terminal Area Charts

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ADIZ

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Air Defense Identification Zone. where the ready identification, location and control of aircraft is required by nat’ security

61
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Requirements for ADIZ ops

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Flight Plan
2 way radio
Mode C Transponder
Position reports (for IFR)
Aircraft position tolerances
Pilot reporting leaving land ADIZ if too low for radar